Bold, sharp-edged and uncompromising, V.I.C unleashes a surge of verbal precision on “Cole Palmer,” moving effortlessly across a tense, brooding production.
The track channels ambition, resilience and the relentless work ethic behind his pursuit of excellence. Sweeping string motifs, sliced percussion and a heavy, pulsing 808 heighten the intensity, creating a backdrop that mirrors the urgency of his delivery.
The Nigerian-rooted rapper uses the record to spotlight both his inner-city drive and his increasingly refined technical skillset. “When it comes to me, I just keep my mind in my business // Getting paid off of their interest,” he declares — a line delivered with cold focus before the instrumental flips and he punctuates the switch with a growled, mission-sealing “licence to kill.”